In our youth ministry we are currently studying a secular quote that I found. I've prepared a scripture based lesson for each part of it. It goes like this:
Watch your thoughts, they soon become your words.
Watch your words, they soon become your actions.
Watch your actions, they soon become your habits.
Watch your habits, they soon become your character.
We are on point # 3 this week. I took a look at Paul's words to the people of Ephesus. In chapter 5 verses 15 - 17 he addresses some of these things. Be careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
We as Christians and especially as Christian adults need to stop asking what is wrong with things. Instead, we need to get in the habit of asking what is good about it. Paul tells us to "make the most of every opportunity."
In that case we must avoid watching things that will bring us down, listening to music that will bring us down, and stop going to places that will cause us to stumble. We are always one decision away from ruining our character and our image in the eyes of other believers and non-believers.
In essence we are some times asking, "How close can I get to sin without sinning?"
The truth is the more we are around it, the greater the temptation will become, and the more likely we are to stumble."
So when faced with a moral decision, stop asking what's bad about it, or what's wrong with it. Instead, ask what is good about it, and how are you making the most of that opportunity by being involved in it.
Have a great day and thanks for reading!
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